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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.03, 777.08 and 193.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.03, 777.08 and 193.29 is: 289.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.03 : 777.08 = 193.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.03/777.08 = 193.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.03x = 777.08 × 193.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.03x = 150,201.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,201.79/518.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.95

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